Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! Today, we discuss Lamine Yamal's return to Spain's starting lineup leading to a 4-0 demolition of Saudi Arabia and Belgium dragging to another draw, this time against Iran. After breaking down those matches, Alexi and Mosse preview tomorrow's slate which will see Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland all take the field and the question is very simple: is Leo Messi going to become the all-time leading scorer in Men's FIFA World Cup™ history? Presented by Zillow #Zillow 4:05: Belgium and Iran draw7:15: Spain and Yamal dominate Saudi Arabia11:18: Is Lionel Messi about to make history?13:17: Kylian Mbappé and France take the stage14:21: Erling Haaland and Norway face Senegal17:02: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! Today we discuss the Netherlands 5-1 rout of Sweden and Germany's last gasp winner against the Ivory Coast and Alexi and Mosse debate if either of those European giants have the look of actual World Cup winners. We then discuss Curaçao getting a very surprising draw against Ecuador that saw their goalkeeper make an astonishing 15 saves. We then get out our last thoughts about the USA's victory over Australia and what Mauricio Pochettino will do with the squad knowing that the group is already secured. Finally, we look ahead to the next slate of matches before Alexi dives into his Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 2:30: Netherlands blow out Sweden4:22: Germany just top Ivory Coast6:42: Ecuador draws with Curaçao10:18: Final thoughts on the USA's win vs Australia21:36: Previewing the next slate of matches27:12: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! For the first time since 2010 in a men's FIFA World Cup, the USA has won its group! A 2-0 US win over Australia coupled with a 1-0 Paraguay win over Türkiye meant that the USA has topped Group D after just two matches. Alexi and Mosse break down everything from the win over the Socceroos: what players stood out the most, who was their man of the match, how do you juggle having this much time before the first knockout stage match and more. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:33: Reacting to the USA defeating Australia & winning Group D21:02: Paraguay eliminates Türkiye23:50: Brazil win 3-0 over Haiti26:05: Morocco tops Scotland 1-027:02: Previewing the next slate of matches29:21: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! Today, we react to Mexico's win over South Korea which clinched them the top spot in Group A, the first time of the tournament to win a group. We react to Switzerland's big win over Bosnia & Herzegovina as well as Canada's 6-0 rout of Qatar. After, Alexi and Mosse do a deep dive on the coming USA vs Australia match and what they expect to see from the two leaders of Group D. We discuss more news surrounding Christian Pulisic as it is seeming less and less certain he will see the pitch. We wrap up the show previewing the rest of tomorrow's matches including both Brazil and Morocco being back in action and finish with Alexi's Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 4:16; Mexico clinches Group A with win over South Korea7:35: Canada hammers Qatar10:24: Switzerland's big win11:52: Previewing the USA vs Australia21:31: Previewing the next slate of matches24:38: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We start the show by recapping England's exciting 4-2 win over Croatia that saw Harry Kane bag a brace before touching on Portugal's shocking 1-1 draw with DR Congo. Alexi and Mosse discuss if Portugal have a Cristiano Ronaldo problem and how the team should handle the situation going forward. We then touch on Colombia and Ghana's wins before getting to the latest with Christian Pulisic and Alexi's power rankings! Presented by Zillow #Zillow 3:35: England cruise past Croatia7:29: Portugal draw with DR Congo11:51: Colombia take down Uzbekistan13:33: Ghana beats Panama at the death15:04: Is it time to worry about Pulisic's health?19:30: Alexi's Power Rankings22:13: Previewing the next slate of matches27:25: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We start where else but with Lionel Messi's first ever World Cup hat trick in Argentina's win over Algeria. With his three goals he moved into a tie with Miroslav Klose for the most goals in men's FIFA world cup history. He was far from the only superstar to shine today though, as Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland scored two goals apiece in wins for France and Norway. After, Alexi and Mosse react to comments from USA manager Mauricio Pochettino about the state of American soccer before previewing the next slate of matches that will see Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal make their tournament debut alongside Harry Kane and England. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1;10: Lionel Messi's historic hat trick4:13: Kylian Mbappé scores a brace in France win7:31: Erling Haaland's FIFA World Cup™ debut10:12: Reacting to Mauricio Pochettino's recent comments14:04: Previewing the next slate of games16:30: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We begin the show discussing the shocking scoreless draw between Spain and Cape Verde. Alexi and Mosse break down everything from a match that will go down as one of the most surprising results in World Cup history. After, we discuss the rest of the days games that saw Belgium-Egypt, Saudi-Arabia and Iran-New Zealand all draw as well. After, we look ahead to the next slate of games that will see Messi, Mbappé, and Haaland and all play and Alexi and Mosse predict if will see one of them break the all-time World Cup goals record. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 0:54: Alexi's appearance on After Hours with James Corden2:45: Spain's shocking draw with Cape Verde7:47: Belgium-Egypt recap9:33: Saudi Arabia-Uruguay recap10:50: Iran-New Zealand recap12:28: Previewing Messi, Mbappé, and Haaland's upcoming games19:36: Will Messi or Mbappé break the all-time World Cup goals record?22:40: Alexi's moment of the day  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new LIVE episode of State of the Union! Today, we break down the thrilling 2-2 draw between the Netherlands and Japan and the electric atmosphere that the match brought with it. After, Alexi and Mosse discuss Germany's 7-1 romp over Curaçao and if Die Mannschaft are back to their imposing best, and to wrap up the review, we recap the Ivory Coast grabbing three late points from Ecuador. Looking ahead to the next slate of matches, Alexi and Mosse debate if Spain are bound for another dynastic run like in the early 2010s and we finish the show with Alexi showing some love to Curaçao for earning their first ever FIFA World Cup™ goal. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:52: Netherlands and Japan's thrilling match5:05: Germany dominate Curaçao8:34: Ivory Coast get late winner vs Ecuador10:41: Are Spain about to start another dynasty?13:58: Saudi Arabia-Uruguay preview15;27: Iran-New Zealand preview16:56: Belgium-Egypt18:33: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! Today we react to Brazil's 1-1 draw with Morocco and why Mosse was so disappointed by the result. After, we break down the rest of the matches of the day including Scotland getting a massive three points over Haiti and Australia upsetting Türkiye 2-0 setting up a huge match with the USA for first place in Group D. 24 hours later Alexi and Mosse reflect on the USA's amazing win over Paraguay and what it could mean for the rest of the tournament. To end the show, Alexi and Mosse lookahead to the next slate of matches including the Netherlands taking on Japan and Germany getting their campaign started. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 2:28: Brazil-Morocco recap9:00: Haiti-Scotland recap11:46: Qatar-Switzerland recap14:04: Australia-Türkiye recap19:42: Reflecting on the USA's big win27:00: Previewing the next slate of games31:00: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We break down and react to the USA's massive 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Folarin Balogun bagged a brace, Christian Pulisic was everywhere, the midfield was dominant and Gio Reyna capped off the evening with an outside of the boot worldie. Alexi and Mosse discuss where this match ranks in the history of the USA at the World Cup and Alexi describes what it was like being in the building for the event. After, we touch on Canada's draw with Bosnia & Herzegovina and look forward to the coming matches including Brazil vs Morocco. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:33: USA defeats Paraguay 4-15:46: Folarin Balogun bags a brace10:51: Alexi and Mosse pick their men of the match13:34: South Korea-Czechia recap14:20: Canada-Bosnia & Herzegovina recap16:13: Looking ahead to the next matches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are here with an episode of State of the Union! We react to Mexico's win over South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Raúl Jiménez and Julián Quiñones found the back of the net and three players saw red. After breaking down El Tri's big win, Alexi shares his experience of being with Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimovic on the FOX set as we set sail on this summer of soccer. To end the show, Alexi and Mosse preview the USA's opening match vs Paraguay and what the team should expect as they begin a World Cup on home soil. Presented by Zillow #Zillow CHAPTERS:0:00 Intro0:50 2026 FIFA World Cup Is Here!1:50 Mexico Def. South Africa, 2-04:45 Mexico's Red Card In 90'7:30 Takeaways from Mexico vs South Africa9:00 Alexi's First Day On Set For 2026 FIFA World Cup11:15 USA vs Paraguay Preview17:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have done it! Alexi and Mosse preview the final group featuring Harry Kane and England, Luka Modrićand Croatia, Antoine Semenyo and Ghana, and Panama lead by Aníbal Godoy. Tune in to the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off tomorrow on FOX! Presented by @Zillow #Zillow 0:00 - Intro1:25 - England Preview3:56 - Croatia Preview5:19 - Ghana Preview6:42 - Panama Preview8:05 - Match of the Group9:16 - Alexi's Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ronaldo! Luis Díaz! Group K is LOADED. Alexi Lalas and David Mosse continue their dive into each World Cup group, this time featuring DR Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia and Portugal. Tune in daily for a new group as we speed toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off June 11th on FOX! Presented by @Zillow #Zillow 0:00 - Intro1:20 - Portugal Preview4:17 - DR Congo Preview5:50 - Uzbekistan Preview7:08 - Colombia Preview9:55 - Match of the Group10:34 - Alexi's Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here. Comes. Lionel Messi! Alexi Lalas and David Mosse Break down the defending champions, Argentina, alongside Algeria, Austria and Jordan. What can we expect from Marcel Sabitzer and Austria? Tune in daily for a new group as we speed toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off June 11th on FOX! Presented by @Zillow #Zillow 0:00 - Intro1:04 - Argentina Preview4:55 - Algeria Preview5:40 - Austria Preview6:41 - Jordan Preview7:12 - Match of the Group8:01 - Alexi's Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The GROUP OF DEATH! Alexi Lalas and David Mosse dive into Group I featuring the co-favorites, France. This is a star studded affair as well with Norway's Erling Haaland, France's Kylian Mbappé, and Senegal's Sadio Mane taking the stage. Tune in daily for a new group as we speed toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off June 11th on FOX! Presented by @Zillow #Zillow 0:00 - Intro1:12 - France Preview5:35 - Senegal Preview7:09 - Iraq Preview8:01 - Norway Preview10:20 - Match of the Group10:48 - Alexi's Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We react to the USA's hard fought 2-1 loss to Germany which was the States' last warm up match before the World Cup kicks off. Alexi and Mosse discuss the USA's strong performance despite the loss, break down the starting XI and whether or not it was the same starters we will see in the opening match vs Paraguay, react to news regarding Chris Richards' availability for the USA's opener, and debate if we saw one of the great USA goals of all-time from Jedi Robinson. After breaking down the USA-Germany match, Alexi and Mosse provide updates on friendlies from the other countries in Group D, Paraguay, Australia, and Türkiye. To end the show, Alexi gives some words of encouragement for the USA players as we get closer and closer to the start of the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Presented by Zillow #Zillow USA-Germany match recap: 3:36Was this the USA's starting XI for the World Cup opener?: 6:53Jedi Robinson's GOLAZO: 12:33Final thoughts on loss to Germany: 19:11Paraguay, Australia, and Türkiye friendly recap: 24:00Alexi's words of encouragement for the USA players: 31:16 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your defending Euro Champions, Spain, and Group H are up next as we roll through our World Cup previews. Alexi Lalas get you set for the tournament looking at Federico Valverde and Uruguay, Salem Al-Dawsari and Saudi Arabia alongside debutants Cape Verde. Will Lamine Yamal lead Spain to a title? Tune in daily for a new group as we speed toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off June 11th on FOX! Presented by @Zillow #Zillow 0:00 - Intro1:08 - Spain Preview4:42 - Cape Verde Preview6:22 - Saudi Arabia Preview8:24 - Uruguay Preview11:22 - Match of the Group12:02 - Alexi's Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Group G is up next as Alexi Lalas and David Mosse preview every group at the World Cup. Will Kevin De Bruyne and Belgium bring the magic and go on a run? What do the guys expect from Mohamed Salah and Egypt? Tune in daily for a new group as we speed toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off June 11th on FOX! Presented by @Zillow #Zillow 0:00 - Intro1:05 - Belgium Preview3:39 - Egypt Preview4:53 - Iran Preview7:15 - New Zealand Preview8:21 - Match of the Group8:54 - Alexi's Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the world's eyes on North America, icons Alexi Lalas (USA), Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez (Mexico) and Dwayne De Rosario (Canada) come together to break down the host nations' identity and expectations in 2026 - debating the role each country's professional leagues have with their national teams, the "Quinto Partido" curse and which CONCACAF giant will be the first to truly conquer the world's game. Chapters: 0:00 Intro1:46 -  Chicharito on Mexico's “soap opera” soccer identity2:50 - Dwayne De Rosario on Canada's “relentless” soccer identity3:42 - USA's “diverse” soccer identity4:36 - Alexi Lalas ‘Mexico plays like assholes'5:27 - Chicharito on USA's style of play7:08 - Dwayne De Rosario on playing the "privileged" USMNT7:57 - Chicharito's favorite moments playing the U.S.10:13 - Dwayne De Rosario's favorite moments playing the U.S.11:09 - The Impact of Hosting a FIFA World Cup13:00 - Turning Canada into a soccer country15:30 - The Legacy of the 1994 FIFA World Cup17:05 - The Impact of MLS on the host nations20:00 - MLS and the Mexican Player22:09 - MLS vs the Canadian Premier League24:10 - How can MLS & Liga MX compete against EPL, Bundesliga, Serie A?28:42 - The Lionel Messi effect30:34 - “We still need to fight each other”31:31 - Will Mexico, Canada or the U.S. win a World Cup first?33:45 - Are the expectations on Mexico fair?37:47 - Will Canada rise to higher expectations?40:47 - Criticism of Mexico's style of play42:40 - The most ANGRY Alexi ever got in a Mexico match43:40 - The beauty of the El Tri fan base45:00 - Prediction: Jesse Marsch & Canada to the KNOCKOUT ROUND?!47:57 - Prediction: Mexico and the Quinto Partido52:20 - Prediction: USA = Quarterfinals or BUST? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse keep on rolling with their group preview series, this time breaking down Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia and Group F! Are the guys worried about Japan's injuries? Tune in daily for a new group as we speed toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off June 11th on FOX! Presented by @Zillow #Zillow 0:00 - Intro1:18 - Netherlands Preview4:08 - Japan Preview6:39 - Sweden Preview8:22 - Tunisia Preview9:36 - Match of the Group10:22 - Alexi's Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse dive into Group E featuring four-time champions, Germany! The duo dives into everything you need to know including Alexi's surprising group picks. Is Moisés Caicedo and Ecuador set for a deep run? Tune in daily for a new group as we speed toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off June 11th on FOX! Presented by @Zillow #Zillow Chapters:0:00 - Intro1:02  - Germany Preview3:51 - Curaçao Preview5:37 - Ivory Coast Preview6:47 - Ecuador Preview8:24 - Match of the Group8:41 - Alexi's Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse have reached the United States of America's group, Group D, in their series previewing the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The duo focuses on the USA's opponents starting with Paraguay. What makes Miguel Almirón and company dangerous? Same for Arda Güler, Kenan Yıldız & Türkiye?  Tune in daily for a new group as we speed toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off June 11th on FOX! Presented by @Zillow #Zillow Chapters:0:00 - Intro00:29 - USA Preview2:02 - Paraguay Preview3:40 - Australia Preview4:43 - Türkiye Preview6:29 - Match of the Group7:59 - Alexi's Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The finale is here! Alexi Lalas, Stu Holden, and Maurice Edu reveal the best of the best in the FOX Sports FIFA World Cup Rank. From Mbappé and Haaland to Vinícius Jr. and Kane, who is the best player at the 2026 FIFA World Cup? 0:00 - Intro1:22 - Player 10-7: Vitinha is the best midfielder in the world3:13 - Pedi is too high!4:16 - Ashraf Hakimi is the best defender in the world5:13 - Vinicius Jr: Most pressure at the World Cup?7:24 - Haaland should be HIGHER9:32 - Michael Olise set for massive summer11:38 - Harry Kane vs Erling Haaland15:17  - Dembélé, France are LOADED17:55 - Lamine Yamal vs Kylian Mbappé Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse dive into the LOADED Group C up next! Heavyweight Brazil will battle Morocco for the top of the group. But don't count out Scott McTominay and the Scots either. What is the latest on Neymar's health? Can Vini Jr carry Brazil to a World Cup title? Tune in daily for a new group as we speed toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off June 11th on FOX! Presented by @Zillow #Zillow Chapters:0:00 - Intro1:20 - Brazil Preview5:48 - Morocco Preview7:27 - Scotland Preview8:47 - Haiti Preview9:40 - Match of the Group11:30 - Alexi's Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new LIVE episode of State of the Union! Today, the pair react to the USA's exciting 3-2 win over Senegal. Christian Pulisic and Sergiño Dest got on the scoresheet early before Folarin Balogun provided the winner in the 2nd half. Alexi and Mosse discuss their biggest takeaways from the match, who performed the best, some surprises in the starting XI and more. After, we look ahead to the USA's final friendly before the World Cup vs Germany and discuss the state of the team as we approach this summer's tournament. We wrap up the show breaking down Mexico's friendly win over Australia and reacting to PSG taking home their 2nd straight UCL title over Arsenal and Toluca topping Tigres to take home the CONCACAF Champions Cup title. Presented by Zillow #Zillow Reaction to USA's 3-2 win over Senegal: (1:55)Tim Ream named USA captain for World Cup: (20:02)Looking ahead to the USA's friendly vs Germany: (23:00)Mexico tops Australia in pre-World Cup friendly: (28:32)PSG claim 2nd straight UCL title over Arsenal: (33:06)Toluca wins CONCACAF Champions Cup: (42:08) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse continue their World Cup Previews, this time diving into co-host Canada's group, Group B. Will the Swiss, lead by Granit Xhaka, make another run? Are we worried about Alphonso Davies' health? Tune in daily for a new group as we speed toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off June 11th on FOX! Presented by @Zillow #Zillow Chapters: 0:00 Intro1:04 - Canada Preview2:49 - Bosnia & Herzegovina Preview4:00 - Qatar Preview5:21  - Switzerland Preview6:10 - Match of the Group6:50 - Alexi's Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse have your covered with everything you need to know about Group A. What is the outlook for co-hosts, Mexico? Will Son and South Korea top the group? Tune in daily for a new group as we speed toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off June 11th on FOX! Presented by @Zillow #Zillow Chapters: 0:00 Intro1:15 - Mexico Preview3:20 - South Africa Preview4:00 - South Korea Preview5:33 - Czechia Preview6:26 - Match of the Group7:10 - Alexi's Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! We open today's show discussing the recent news that USA manager Mauricio Pochettino has been in contact with AC Milan to potentially join the Italian side after the coming World Cup. Was the hire a mistake from the beginning or should USA fans have known this was bound to be a short-term relationship? After, Alexi and Mosse break down Chris Richards and Crystal Palace winning the UEFA Conference League, the Champions League final this weekend between Arsenal and PSG, and the all Liga MX CONCACAF Champions Cup final as well. Then, the pair jump into superlatives for the World Cup this summer: who is going to win the Golden Boot and Golden Ball, their hottest takes entering the tournament, who is this year's dark horse and much more. In #AskAlexi, we discuss how Alexi would approach managing the USA team and then break down Jesse Marsch's contract extension with the Canadian national team. Finally, in One for the Road, Alexi and Mosse react to Tom Brady and Zlatan Ibrahimović's one-on-one sit down. Presented by Zillow #Zillow Mauricio Pochettino linked to AC Milan (2:04)Arsenal and PSG meet in UCL final (10:20)World Cup Superlatives: Golden Boot (13:53)World Cup Superlatives: Golden Ball (16:55)World Cup Superlatives: Most fun Group Stage match (18:16)World Cup Superlatives: Dark horse of the tournament (20:06)World Cup Superlatives: USA player that will surprise fans (21:52)World Cup Superlatives: Hottest take (24:10)World Cup Superlatives: Final predictions (27:27)#AskAlexi: How would Alexi coach the USA team (30:00)One for the Road: Tom Brady and Zlatan (38:33) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

USA Coach Mauricio Pochettino has released the 26 man roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup™.  Join us LIVE for our U.S Roster Reaction Show with Alexi Lalas, Stu Holden & David Mosse Presented by @Zillow #Zillow 0:00 - Intro3:38  - Did Pochettino make the right call not personally reaching out to every player that missed the cut?6:25 - Goalkeepers: Historic day for MLS8:45 - Defenders: Back Three vs Back Four15:58 - Midfielders: Did Pochettino bring enough depth?23:07 - Bigger Snub: Tanner Tessmann or Diego Luna?28:27 - Forwards: Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi, Haji Wright are on FIRE29:23 - STILL not worried about Christian Pulisic?34:38 - Alexi's Projected USMNT Starting XI36:45 - Stu's Projected USMNT Starting XI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this exclusive conversation ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, Tom Brady and Zlatan Ibrahimović reflect on their legendary career paths, the relentless mental toughness required to sustain excellence, and how they channeled an insatiable drive to stay at the top for decades. They also dive deep into leadership styles and the anatomy of iconic moments, like Zlatan's infamous bicycle kick. Plus, Tom Brady shares his firsthand advice with Zlatan on transitioning from the pitch to the FOX Sports analyst desk. Chapters0:00 Intro1:00 Becoming Zlatan9:38 Tom Brady's Path16:14 Mental Toughness21:42 The Infamous Bicycle Kick25:42 Leadership & Anger30:45 Never Satisfied36:54 World Cup Prep43:16 The GOAT Mindset50:51 Zero Distractions57:59 Analyzing Fandom1:06:17 Brady's Advice For Zlatan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FOX Sports FIFA World Cup Rank hits the home stretch! Alexi Lalas, Stu Holden, and Mo Edu break down the elite, from Messi and Bellingham to Rodri and Valverde. Who will edge closer to the top? Find out the top 10 on June 1st! Chapters:0:00 - Intro1:06 - Players 25-21: Luis Díaz DISRESPECTED3:50 - Can Antoine Semenyo find his club form with Ghana?5:01 - Players 20-16 - Declan Rice & Jude Bellingham due for big summers for England?9:40 -  Lionel Messi WAY TOO LOW?!12:03 - Should Messi be closer to Cristiano Ronaldo?17:20 - Players 15-11: Will Raphinha lead Brazil on a deep run?18:05 -  Rodri vs Federico Valverde 25-21: Luis Díaz DISRESPECTED3:50 - Can Antoine Semenyo find his club form with Ghana?5:01 - Players 20-16 - Declan Rice & Jude Bellingham due for big summers for England?9:40 -  Lionel Messi WAY TOO LOW?!12:03 - Should Messi be closer to Cristiano Ronaldo?17:20 - Players 15-11: Will Raphinha lead Brazil on a deep run?18:05 -  Rodri vs Federico Valverde Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before the stars of 2026 take the pitch, the icons of '94 take the stage. Alexi Lalas, Cobi Jones, John Harkes, and Marcelo Balboa go frame-by-frame through the most pivotal summer in American soccer history—settling old locker room scores, reliving the '94 Brazil heartbreak, and debating if the U.S. is finally ready to finish what they started thirty-two years ago. Make sure to watch the full Summer of ‘94 Documentary, out now only on FOX!  Chapters:0:00 - Intro1:06 - Players 25-21: Luis Díaz DISRESPECTED3:50 - Can Antoine Semenyo find his club form with Ghana?5:01 - Players 20-16 - Declan Rice & Jude Bellingham due for big summers for England?9:40 -  Lionel Messi WAY TOO LOW?!12:03 - Should Messi be closer to Cristiano Ronaldo?17:20 - Players 15-11: Will Raphinha lead Brazil on a deep run?18:05 -  Rodri vs Federico ValverdeSean Sullivan  [5:18 PM]Chapters:0:00 - Intro1:55 - The USMNT at the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy6:20 - The “wasteland” era of soccer in America8:30 - U.S. Soccer Federation: “We CAN NOT fail in 1994”9:57 - “We hated you guys”11:51 - Inside Mission Video: Camp Stories16:10 - The Mad Scientist: Bora Milutinović19:10 - World Cup Practice: One Player, One Ball22:34 - Injury Problems: Marcelo Balboa on his emotional fight to make the roster30:47 - Cobi Jones on World Cup Roster Cuts32:50 - The Group Stage is HERE38:04 - The OJ Simpson Bronco Chase40:14 - USA vs Switzerland: Deep Dive44:14 - Eric Wynalda: Best goal in U.S. World Cup history?48:48 - USA vs Colombia: Deep Dive50:11 - USA vs Colombia pregame hype53:59 - John Harkes on US opening goal55:19 - An ode to Andrés Escobar55:39 - Alexi Lalas was NOT OFFSIDES59:58 - Breakdown of Earnie Stewart goal vs Colombia61:56 - The Greatest Miss in World Cup History64:26 - Miracle on Grass: The US tops Colombia67:09 - USA vs Romania: Deep Dive69:39 - Dan Petrescu beats Tony Meola for the opener71:58 - John Harkes SHOCK SUSPENSION73:45 - USA vs Brazil: Knockout Rounds Deep Dive78:54 - The Turning Point: Tab Ramos & the Brazil Red Card82:00 - Bebeto breaks American hearts85:31 - The Lasting Legacy of the 1994 FIFA World Cup88:55 - What will be the impact of the 2026 FIFA World Cup?90:17 - Outlook on 2026 USMNT: Time to make history Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! The injury bug for the USA continued this past weekend as both Chris Richards and Brenden Aaronson came down with knocks but thankfully neither look particularly serious. In better news for the Yanks, Christian Pulisic contributed an assist in Milan's win, Antonee "Jedi" Robinson scored his first ever Premier League goal from the spot for Fulham, and Ricardo Pepi kept his record season going with another goal for PSV. Around the world of soccer, Neymar made the Brazil World Cup squad, Arsenal are one step closer to the Premier League title, Pep Guardiola will officially leave Manchester City after the season, José Mourinho is returning to Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso is heading to Stamford Bridge with Chelsea. In #AskAlexi, after much fanfare and commentary from our followers, Alexi and Mosse take another look at Alexi's all-time USA World Cup starting XI and in One for the Road, there may be some trouble in paradise for Messi and Miami.Presented by Zillow #Zillow 0:00 -  Intro2:33 - Is Richard the valuable player for the USA?7:33 - Brenden Aaronson goes down with injury8:50 - Arsenal vs Manchester City title race down to final week10:56 Pep Guardiola leaves City, Xabi to Chelsea, José Mourinho to Madrid16:40 - Christian Pulisic bags assist, Weston McKennie's UCL bid takes hit25:37 - Zavier Gozo stays hot29:29 - Neymar makes Brazil roster36:15 - USMNT All-Time Best XI: Which historical player are you adding '26?43:56 - Messi vs the Inter Miami Fans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FOX Sports FIFA World Cup Rank heats up! Join Alexi Lalas, Stu Holden, and Mo Edu as icons like Cristiano Ronaldo, Kevin De Bruyne, and Bukayo Saka enter the fray. From Luka Modrić to Virgil van Dijk, the world's best face the countdown. See who makes the cut for players Top 25 on May 25th! Chapters:0:00 - Intro1:08 - Players 50-46: Marc Cucurella OVERRATED2:52 - Players 45-41: Rayan Cherki due for a breakout summer6:18 - Players 40-36: Ronaldo DISRESPECTED?!8:03 - Son Heung-min or Cristiano Ronaldo?14:25 - Players 35-31: Luka Modrić's final ride16:55 - Jamal Musiala is the German engine19:20 - Players 30-26: Is Alphonso Davies the best player in CONCACAF? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this very special edition of State of the Union Presented by Zillow, Alexi Lalas had the chance to dive into the beautiful game through the lens of red, white and blue colored glasses with four guests with an eye to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Up first, Tab Ramos dives into the USA ahead of this summer. Is he worried about Pulisic's slump and how far should we expect the U.S. to advance? Soccer writer Leander Schaerlaeckens then joins the show to pull back the curtain on the history of U.S. Soccer, including a glaring issue with this current batch of players. His book, "The Long Game: U.S. Men's Soccer and Its Savage, Four-Decade Journey to the Top, or Thereabouts", is out now. Up next, former Galaxy President and current co-chair for the LA Host Committee for the World Cup, Chris Klein, dives into what fans can expect this summer. Last, but certainly not least, Host City Executive and CEO of Philadelphia Soccer 2026 Meg Kane dispels any rumors on the tailgate ban and what we can expect with her city as we are under a month from the world's biggest sporting event kicking off. 0:00 Intro1:41: Feeling on U.S. team ahead of World Cup7:12: Ramos on American soccer development13:02: Matt Crocker leaving NOT a “Shock”, who is next?14:33: Pulisic's slump… concerned?17:30: How far with the USMNT advance this summer?18:17 - Leander Schaerlaeckens joins the show20:45 - How far have we come since The Miracle of 1950?24:10 - Profiling the current stars: Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams, Jedi Robinson & Co.27:23 - Team America: A forgotten past29:57 - The biggest issue with the current USA stars…33:01 - What does U.S. Soccer need to do to take the next step?35:15 - Chris Klein joins the show36:50 - Biggest issues planning a World Cup39:19 - What can fans expect in LA?39:35 - Expectations for USMNT41:59 - On his time with the Los Angeles Galaxy47:39 - What would MLS Commissioner Klein do to grow the game first?50:34 - Meg Kane joins the show51:19 - What is keeping Meg Kane up at night hosting a World Cup?52:32 - Context on working with FIFA58:45 - Tailgating in Philadelphia61:37 - France vs Germany on the 4th of July?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! The show starts with some unfortunate news: Johnny Cardoso is set to undergo surgery and will miss the World Cup. Alexi and Mosse discuss the ramifications of this and who might step up in Johnny's absence for the USA. Tanner Tessmann also picked up a knock for Lyon but Gio Reyna got back on the scoresheet for Monchengladbach for the first time in over a year. Pulisic wasn't present for Milan's latest loss but Sergiño Dest assisted a Ricardo Pepi goal for PSV. Alexi and Mosse touch on Barcelona topping Real Madrid for the La Liga title before heading over to MLS where Lionel Messi made some more history. In #AskAlexi, the question is asked whether the USA should be building their roster around Folarin Balogun instead of Christian Pulisic and in One for the Road, Alexi unveils his USA all-time World Cup starting XI.Presented by Zillow #Zillow 0:00 - Intro2:59 - Johnny Cardoso OUT10:50 - Gio Reyna SCORES12:57 Ricardo Pepi over Flo Balogun?14:40 - Do we Trust, Trusty?19:04 - Arsenal hold on, Barca wins La Liga26:14 Jack McGlynn & Alex Zendejas make the roster?30:27 - Messi with another record33:58 - Matt Turner vs Matt Freese38:47 - #AskAlexi: Folarin Balogun vs Christian Pulisic48:34 - One For The Road: Alexi's All-time USA World Cup XI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are one month out from the greatest show on earth, and we are on a mission to name the top  100 players who are expected to play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. We polled fifty of our FOX Sports experts, men and women who have played in these games, and produced the moments you'll never forget, to rank the world's elite. On this episode, Stu Holden, Mo Edu and Alexi Lalas count down players 75 through 51. 0:00 - Intro1:30 - Players 75-71: Is Weston McKennie THE most important US player?4:05 - McKennie vs Pulisic6:27 - Alexis Mac Allister too high?!8:28 - Players 70-66: João Pedro & William Saliba set for massive summers11:38 - Players 65-61: Cody Gakpo is OVERRATED13:14 - Players 60-56: Is Mohamed Salah still elite?18:17 - Players 55-51: Sadio Mané too high?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stu Holden and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! In today's show, Stu and Mosse recap the 2nd leg of the Champions League semis that saw Arsenal and PSG advance to the final at the expense of Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich. Despite falling to Arsenal, Stu says Johnny Cardoso made enough of an impression in the semis to be a LOCK for the USA squad this summer. After, the pair discuss the upcoming Europa League and Conference Leagues semis, La Liga potentially being decided by a Clásico, a plethora of USA players seeking Champions League spots for next season and more. In #AskAlexi, we show off the brand-new FOX Sports World Cup ad that sees the USA topping Brazil in the final, and in One for the Road, Stu shares how you can make $50K just for watching the World Cup this summer. Presented by Zillow #Zillow Arsenal beats Atlético in UCL Semi (2:29)PSG advances to UCL final over Bayern (11:33)Europa and Conference League Semis Preview (15:41)El Clásico for La Liga title (21:47)Americans on the hunt for UCL spots (28:18)Can Messi, Miami get back on track? (35:35)Mexican national team drama (41:29)#AskAlexi: FOX Sports' new FIFA World Cup™ ad (46:36)Getting paid $50K to watch soccer?? (52:34) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse have a hot off the presses State of the Union episode presented by Zillow. To kick off the show, the duo dives into the red-hot form of Folarin Balogun and Ricardo Pepi before debating Alex Freeman vs Sergiño Dest vs Tim Weah for the right side of the defense this summer. Will Christian Pulisic wake up from his slump in time for the opening match vs Paraguay? Elsewhere, Manchester City was held to a draw against Everton as Arsenal blew past Fulham. Is the EPL title race over?In #AskAlexi, the guys answer your questions on prime Clint Dempsey vs prime Tim Howard for the 2026 roster and who would have a bigger impact. As we wrap the show, we tip the cap to our own Heather O'Reilly and the rest of the 2026 National Soccer Hall of Fame inductees. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 0:00 - Intro1:55 - U.S. Abroad: Balogun & Pepi score yet again3:09 - Dest returns, Freemans shines9:56 - Pulisic goalless streak continues17:56 - Manchester City tumbles against the Toffees20:43 - MLS Recap: Luna, Gozo continue to star, Messi and Co falter32:05 -  #AskAlexi: Howard vs Dempsey for 202640:10 - One For The Road: Congrats HAO, Bob Ley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the FOX Sports FIFA World Cup Rank! We polled 50 of our elite on-air experts and production staff to build the definitive countdown of the world's biggest stars set to take the stage in 2026. Over the next five weeks, we're working our way down to number one. Today, we are breaking down players #100 through #76, featuring massive names like Alexander Isak, Son Heung-min, Raúl Jiménez and the ultimate lightning rod: Christian Pulisic. Do you agree with the desk? Is Pulisic a Top 20 player in the world, or is #79 exactly where he belongs? 1:40 - Players 100-95 - Is Alexander Isak Isak too low?3:34 - Kim Min-jae set to be a lock-down CB this summer5:42 - Players 95-91 - Mikel Oyarzabal set for monster World Cup9:41 - Raúl Jiménez is OVERRATED11:16 - Players 89-86 - U.S. in danger against Kenan Yıldız14:00 - Players 85-81 - Son underrated?18:14 - Players 80-76 - Arda Güler is a BEAST20:22 - Is Christian Pulisic TOO LOW? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! In today's show, the pair break down all the action from a thrilling UCL semifinal first leg that saw PSG and Bayern put up nine combined goals and Arsenal and Atletico both receive penalties. Alexi and Mosse react to Christian Pulisic's manager at AC Milan calling him “sensitive” and what his current run of poor form says about him as a player. In #AskAlexi, the pair discuss the pros and cons of the US youth soccer system and then debate what the US will have to do in the World Cup to reach the quarterfinals and beyond. Finally, in One for the Road, Alexi and Mosse react to the newly announced yellow and red card rules that will be implemented in this summer's World Cup. Presented by Zillow #Zillow PSG and Bayern play out a classic: (1:39)Arsenal and Atletico draw in 1st leg: (7:25) Chris Richards in Conference League semis: (15:01)U.S. Abroad: Aidan Morris looking for promotion to EPL: (22:33)Max Allegri says Christian Pulisic is “sensitive”: (27:00)MLS Weekend preview: (32:08)#AskAlexi: Current State of US Youth Soccer (42:17)#AskAlexi: What is the USA's Achilles heel this summer (48:04)One For The Road: (55:13) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! In today's episode, the pair covers Pulisic's goal drought continuing, Pepi hitting a brace for PSV, Manchester City and Chelsea booking their spots in the FA Cup final, and some breaking news involving the Vancouver Whitecaps and a potential move to Las Vegas. In #AskAlexi, Alexi and Mosse debate if the USA should heavily alter their lineup for the first World Cup match vs Paraguay and what kind of impact this summer's tournament will have on leagues around the world. Finally, in One for the Road, Alexi ranks his 5 biggest x-factors for the USA in the World Cup.Presented by Zillow #Zillow (0:00) Intro(4:19) U.S. Abroad: Pulisic vs McKennie(11:26) Pepi on FIRE(12:36) Alex Freeman, Joe Scally & Max Afsten rounding into form(16:58) Who will be the shock add to U.S. Roster by Pochettino?(26:23) Cobi Jones statue unveiled(33:16) #AskAlexi: U.S. WC Warmup, MLS in U.S. Starting XI & more(44:58) One For The Road: U.S. World Cup X factors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices